How to Get the Turf Replacement Program

What you get

Reimbursement up to $2,000 for residential turf replacement (1,000 sq ft maximum). 2026 application period open with a September 1 deadline; paid after project completion and final inspection (City of Cortez Turf Replacement Program, last verified June 2026).

• Residential: Up to $2,000 (max 1,000 sq ft)

Are you eligible?

• Be a City of Cortez customer
• Property located in: Cortez
• Property in City limits, water metered by the City
• Costs incurred in 2026 and approved by City staff before starting
• Final inspection required before reimbursement

What applying usually looks like

A general guide. Always confirm the exact steps on the official program page, since each provider runs its process a little differently.

1. 1

   Apply and get written approval first

   Submit your application to City of Cortez and wait for written approval before you remove any turf or start work. Starting early is the most common reason a rebate is denied.

2. 2

   Do the conversion

   Replace your lawn with the qualifying landscaping, following the eligibility requirements above.

3. 3

   Submit your claim

   After the work is done, submit your claim on the official program page. Confirm the exact forms, receipts, and any photos they require there, since those vary by program.